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Veeb Nassau County School of Practical Nursing

Type Less than 2 year, Public
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Trimester
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 12 to 1
Acceptance rate 67%
Students retention rate 53%
On-time graduation rate 80%

Located in Hicksville, New York, VEEB is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college follows a trimester-based calendar system, dividing the academic year into three terms. This system offers students the opportunity to progress at an accelerated pace, allowing for more intensive coursework and faster programs completion.

One of the notable aspects of Veeb Nassau County School of Practical Nursing is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Veeb Nassau County School of Practical Nursing is accredited by the New York State Board of Regents State Education Department Office of the Professions (Public Postsecondary Vocational Education Practical Nursing), ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, VEEB emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at VEEB is 53% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in New York is 75%, while the national average is 76%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at VEEB do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: New York State Board of Regents State Education Department Office of the Professions (Public Postsecondary Vocational Education Practical Nursing)

Admission

Open Admission

The institution does not have any selection criteria for enrollment. All high school graduates and GED certificate holders are eligible for admission.

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2019 admitted students

67%

Application Fees

Fall 2019

$150

Applicants Stats

The following table details the number of students who applied, admitted, and enrolled in VEEB during the Fall 2019 enrollment season.

Total Men Women
Applicants 103 8 95
Admitted students 69 6 63
Enrolled students 31 4 27
Acceptance rate 67% 75% 66%
Yield rate 45% 67% 43%
    • Total Applicants

      During the Fall 2019 enrollment season, VEEB received a total of 103 applications. These applications included 8 male applicants and 95 female applicants.
    • Admitted Students

      Out of the 103 applicants, VEEB admitted 69 students. Among the admitted students, there were 6 males and 63 females who received offers of admission.
    • Enrolled Students

      Among the admitted students, 31 students chose to enroll at VEEB. This means that 31 students accepted the admission offers and officially registered to attend the university for the Fall 2019 term. Among the enrolled students, 4 were male and 27 were female.
    • Acceptance Rate

      The acceptance rate is the percentage of applicants who were offered admission. In this case, VEEB had an overall acceptance rate of 67% for the Fall 2019 enrollment season. When we break it down by gender, the acceptance rate for male applicants was 75% while the acceptance rate for female applicants was 66%.
    • Yield Rate

      The yield rate is the percentage of admitted students who actually chose to enroll at the university. VEEB had an overall yield rate of 45% for the Fall 2019 term. The yield rate for male admitted students was 67%, and for female admitted students, it was 43%.

Admission and Enrollment Trends

The following table presents the application, admission, and enrollment statistics for VEEB over the past 4 years.

Applicants Admitted Students Acceptance Rate Enrolled Students Yield Rate
Year Total Men Women Total Men Women Total Men Women Total Men Women Total Men Women
2016 50 5 45 50 5 45 100% 100% 100% 34 3 31 68% 60% 69%
2017 75 15 60 60 10 50 80% 67% 83% 35 5 30 58% 50% 60%
2018 99 9 90 67 6 61 68% 67% 68% 35 3 32 52% 50% 52%
2019 103 8 95 69 6 63 67% 75% 66% 31 4 27 45% 67% 43%

Accepted Credits

Fall 2019

The following is a list of college preparatory work and life experience that are accepted at Veeb Nassau County School of Practical Nursing.

  • Credit for life experiences

    Not Accepted
  • Advanced placement (AP) credits

    Not Accepted
  • Dual credit (college credit earned while in high school)

    Not Accepted

Tuition & Fees

In-State Tuition & Fees

$19,730

Cost of attendance at Veeb Nassau County School of Practical Nursing in 2022 for students from New York.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to Less than 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average $8,212
National average $8,419

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$19,730

Cost of attendance at Veeb Nassau County School of Practical Nursing in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to Less than 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average $17,724
National average $9,796

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Veeb Nassau County School of Practical Nursing was $34,633. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

VEEB net price calculator

$34,633

Below is the average net price of Less than 2 year, public colleges in New York and nationwide.

New York's average $12,043
National average $12,007
Below is the net price of VEEB for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $34,633 $1,316 (4%) $35,550 $36,439 $36,478 $40,574 $40,574
2021 $33,317 $2,887 (9%) $33,146 $36,181 $36,074
2020 $30,430 $1,903 (7%) $31,258 $31,588 $33,209
2019 $28,527 $2,878 (11%) $29,071 $28,345 $31,275 $34,145
2018 $25,649 $3,268 (11%) $26,787 $27,639 $30,467 $31,400 $31,400
2017 $28,917 $85 $27,978 $29,788 $30,163 $32,194 $32,651
2016 $28,832 $11,429 (66%) $26,655 $26,880 $30,314 $30,314 $30,314
2015 $17,403 $438 (3%) $19,503 $19,153 $19,543 $21,920
2014 $16,965 -- $22,276 $22,288 $22,294 $23,351

How does VEEB's $34,633 net price compare to similar institutions nationwide?

The national average net price of public, Less than 2 year institutions is $12,007. However, for New York colleges, that number is $12,043. The table below displays the average net price of comparable colleges:
College name College Type Average net price Comparison
Eastern Suffolk BOCES logo Eastern Suffolk BOCES
Brentwood NY
Public $18,647 46% Cheaper

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Veeb Nassau County School of Practical Nursing's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year Sticker Price (COA) Cost Change Tuition & Fees Room & Board Books & Supplies
2022 $45,722 $2,583 (6%) $19,730 $25,992 -
2021 $43,139 $1,860 (5%) $18,755 $24,384 -
2020 $41,279 $2,435 (6%) $18,755 $22,524 -
2019 $38,844 $891 (2%) $16,725 $21,444 $675
2018 $37,953 $2,487 (7%) $16,725 $20,328 $900
2017 $35,466 $735 (2%) $14,310 $20,256 $900
2016 $34,731 $1 $13,501 $19,980 $1,250
2015 $34,730 $135 $13,500 $19,620 $1,610
2014 $34,865 $255 $13,745 $19,620 $1,500
2013 $34,610 -- $13,730 $19,380 $1,500

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?
Depending on living arrangement, VEEB estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.
  • If living on-campus: N/A
  • If living off-campus, with family: $9,708
  • If living off-campus, not with family: $9,708
How much is VEEB application fees?
The application fee for undergraduate students is $150.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?
VEEB offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Veeb Nassau County School of Practical Nursing during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

Financial Aid

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 60 of freshman students at Veeb Nassau County School of Practical Nursing received on average $5,770 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,770
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 24 60% $5,528 $132,673
Other Federal Grant 24 60% $5,770 $138,473
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 24 60% $5,770 $138,473

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 80% of freshman students at Veeb Nassau County School of Practical Nursing received $11,111 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$11,111
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 32 80% $11,111 $355,546
Private Loans 1 3% $15,046 $15,046
Total Loans 32 80% $11,581 $370,592

Financial Aid By Income Level

Financial aid breakdown by students family income level. The data is organized by income level group starting from families making below $30k to above $110k.

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Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at Veeb Nassau County School of Practical Nursing sorted by popularity.

Health Professions

Total number of students graduated under this category 162

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

Undergraduate Certificate 162 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 25 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 20 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 21 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

84.0%

Still Enrolled

From the cohort of 2018, as of August 31, 2021, 4 students are still enrolled in the school.

16.0%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at VEEB is greatly skewed towards women students, with 85.4% of undergraduate students being women and 14.6% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 212, with 181 women and 31 men.

  • men 14.6% 31 students
  • women 85.4% 181 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 30-34 28% 59 students
  • 25-29 20% 42 students
  • 40-49 13% 27 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

Veeb Nassau County School of Practical Nursing provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Veeb Nassau County School of Practical Nursing offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational

Veteran Services

  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)